Rituals and Traditions
Disappearing Puffins Bring an Icelandic Hunting Tradition Under Scrutiny
Historically, hunting seabirds has been a distinctive feature of Nordic coastal culture. Should it still be?
Why the Templar Secret Rituals Were So Controversial
From spitting on the Christian cross to strange sexual acts, the Knights Templar's secret rituals were controversial
Was This Hidden Tunnel Used by the Knights Templar?
It's unclear if the Knights Templar created the secret tunnel in Acre, Israel, as an escape route or a way to secretly export valuable items
How the Knights Templar Came to Be
After a group of pilgrims were murdered in 1119, nine crusaders formed a pact to protect any others like them from harm
2016 Got You Down? Trash All Your Woes on Good Riddance Day
Inspired by a Latin American tradition, Good Riddance Day is one way to say goodbye to this year’s bad memories
Native Americans Saw Buffalo as More Than Just Food
The relationship between some Native American tribes and the American buffalo was a sacred one
Why Do People Tell Ghost Stories on Christmas?
Christmas ghost stories are a tradition going back much farther than "A Christmas Carol"
Each Christmas, Iceland’s Yule Cat Takes Fashion Policing to the Extreme
The Jólakötturinn will make you thankful for those Christmas socks
Paris Is Selling Old Love Locks to Raise Money For Refugees
Putting clipped locks to good use
For 50 Years, This Swedish City Has Celebrated Christmas Season With a Giant Straw Goat
And most of the time it meets a fiery end
Untangling the History of Christmas Lights
This bright idea was ahead of its time
Halloween Owes Its Tricks and Treats to the Ancient Celtic New Year's Eve
During Samhain, the deceased came to Earth in search of food and comfort, while evil spirits, faeries and gods came in search of mischief
Venture Inside Cuba's Secret Societies
From Masons to Santería priests, photographer Nicola Lo Calzo offers a glimpse into the island's many subcultures
Kids Ditch Princess Costumes in Favor of Superheroes This Halloween
For the first time in over a decade, princesses falter on the charts
What These Mysterious Scrolls Tell Us About Women in Petra
In 1961, archaeologists in southern Israel discovered a mysterious set of documents. They provide clues into the elevated status of Nabataean women
What Is the Glass Palace Chronicle and Why Is It Important?
One of the most important sources of Burmese history is a document known as the Glass Palace Chronicle
How the Thinnest Burmese Gold Leaf Is Made
In Burma, goldworking skills have been passed down over generations
Why Dead Rulers of the Han Dynasty Were Plugged With Jade
During the days of China's Han dynasty, when a ruler died his corpse was carefully packed with jade "plugs"
Wu Zetian's Bold Move at the Spectacular Longmen Grottoes
The Longmen Grottoes remain one of the most sacred places in China
Visit the Site of the Biggest Witch Trial in History
Over 7,000 people were accused of witchcraft in Basque Spain
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